Taking a country's citizenship is not only an administrative decision; it is also a commitment to that country. In Dominica this commitment is made formal by signing the "Oath of Allegiance". The source was checked on 24 October 2026.
The official rule
According to the FAQ page of the Citizenship by Investment Unit of Dominica (CBIU):
- each applicant, on receiving citizenship, signs an Oath of Allegiance to the Commonwealth of Dominica;
- the signature must be made before one of these: a Notary Public, a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner of Oaths.
Where the oath sits in the process
The oath comes after the application is approved and the investment is paid, at the stage of issuing the Certificate of Naturalisation. Put simply:
- approval in principle from the CBIU;
- payment of the fund contribution or completion of the real estate purchase;
- signing the Oath of Allegiance;
- issue of the Certificate of Naturalisation;
- applying for the passport.
Practical points
- Sign only before one of the three officials named. A signature without that certification is not accepted.
- If you are outside Dominica, ask the Authorised Agent which official in your country of residence is accepted for this.
- Your name and details on the oath form must exactly match your current passport and the application.
- For family members, ask the Authorised Agent which members need a separate oath. The CBIU's official page states no age for this.
After the oath
With the issue of the Certificate of Naturalisation you are a citizen of Dominica and can get a passport. Residence in Dominica is required neither before citizenship nor after it.
This article is general information and not legal advice.
Sources
- CBIU Dominica, FAQ (Oath of Allegiance, residence) — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/faqs/ (checked on 24 October 2026)
- CBIU Dominica, how to apply — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/dominica-citizenship/how-to-apply/ (checked on 24 October 2026)